2021 Mazda CX-3 AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Not Reusing Windshield

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front fender molding (See FRONT FENDER MOLDING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Side cowl grille (See SIDE COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Front map light (See FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Sensor cover (with sensor cover) (See SENSOR COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Forward sensing camera (FSC) (with forward sensing camera (FSC)) (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. Rain sensor (with auto light/wiper system) (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    12. Laser sensor (with smart city brake support (SCBS)) (See LASER SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    13. Forward sensing camera (FSC) cover (with forward sensing camera (FSC) cover) (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    14. Forward sensing camera (FSC) clip (with forward sensing camera (FSC) clip) (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) CLIP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    15. Rearview mirror (with rearview mirror) (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    16. Auto-dimming rearview mirror (with auto-dimming rearview mirror) (See AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    17. Forward sensing camera (FSC) short-cord (with forward sensing camera (FSC) short-cord) (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) SHORT-CORD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Set the headliner out of the way.
  4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.
    NOTE:
    • Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
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  5. Remove the windshield molding by pulling it outward.
    NOTE:
    • If the windshield molding is difficult to remove, warm the windshield molding using a hot air blower.
    G13152197Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Cut out the sealant all around the glass using a se1alant remover.
    G13152198Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • If it is difficult to cut sealant, use piano wire and follow the procedure under "Reusing Windshield".
  7. Remove the windshield.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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